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Millennium I: Our Times Millennium I: Our Times- Brief essay about the millennium now and the coming millennium. Dreams of the Great Earth Changes Dreams of the Great Earth Changes- Big Dreams are those that seem to be messages for greater humanity, rather than for the individual dreamer. It branches out to other areas that … Millennia Consortium Millennia Consortium- A study on the effects of the new millennia to mankind. "We believe that within the next few years or even months, the earth's surface will undergo a catastr… Center for Millennial Studies Center for Millennial Studies- News articles, scholarly research and other information from The Center for Millennial Studies (CMS) at Boston University, a project that is documen… World Future Society World Future Society- For members of the World Future Society and people interested in future studies. Visionaries Visionaries- Devoted to the discussion of ideas and social influence of visionary thinkers. Alexander Chislenko's Guide to Mailing Lists Alexander Chislenko's Guide to Mailing Lists- Links to mailing lists on futurism and alternative ways of living. Why the Future Doesn't Need Us Why the Future Doesn't Need Us- Article on how technologies, including robotics, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology, are threatening to make humans an endangered species. Australia's Future Australia's Future- A prediction about the nature of the impending Republic of Australia. The Retrieval Hypothesis The Retrieval Hypothesis- Some day, the humans or their descendants using a very advanced technology and knowledge will be able to rebuild dead individuals. Introduction to Future Studies Introduction to Future Studies- A summary of methodologies for studying change and future. By Linda Groff and Paul Smoker, Global Options, California State University, USA. A Message From Future Generations A Message From Future Generations- People of the future give advice on spiritual and political development. Dr. Allen Tough's book. The Sky is the Linit The Sky is the Linit- A personal discussion of the most relevant and actual of the world's problems. The Collegiate Landscape of the Future The Collegiate Landscape of the Future- The universities of the future won't be built around the Internet; they will be built around small residential colleges. Future Studies Future Studies- Essays on change, the future of humanity, and transhumanism, by Nick Bostrom; archival site, no longer updated. Manifesto for the Peoples of the Third Millennium Manifesto for the Peoples of the Third Millennium- An outline of processes for developing progressive alternative societies. ROBOT: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind, by Hans Moravec ROBOT: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind, by Hans Moravec- Additional figures and text for Moravec's book on the next six decades. Social Fiction - S. Flor Social Fiction - S. Flor- Report from the year 2029: local markets have become an important complement to the established global economic system. 100 Phenomena 100 Phenomena- Complete English text from the Finnish book "100 Phenomena" by Risto Linturi and Ilkka Hannula containing miniature scenarios for the years 2000 to 2020 illustratin… Principles of Forecasting Principles of Forecasting- From the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Seeks to develop a set of principles to guide forecasting for problems in management, operatio… The National Intelligence Council's 2025 Project The National Intelligence Council's 2025 Project- The fourth unclassified report prepared by US National Intelligence Council (NIC) in recent years that takes a long-term view of … Marcel Bullinga Marcel Bullinga- Offers presentations and workshops focused on emerging Internet trends and their impacts on organizations; site contains article reprints and description of "Futu… The Future Hunters The Future Hunters- Firm founded in 1977 identifies and evaluates emerging issues of change for strategic management. Services include research, workshops, and speaking; the "From… Toffler Associates, Inc. Toffler Associates, Inc.- An executive advisory firm formed by Alvin and Heidi Toffler. Helps companies and governments create their future through the appropriate strategic appro… Z_punkt Z_punkt- A consulting firm focusing on strategic future issues and corporate foresight. Foresight Culture Foresight Culture- Insights on how organizations can effectively and successfully keep their eyes on the future. By futurist John Mahaffie. Future Management Group Future Management Group- Internationally active group of experts on future management in enterprises, organizations and government administrations Center for The 21st Century Center for The 21st Century- A business futurist consulting lead by Carolyn Corbin, offering keynote speeches, executive briefings, customized research, seminars. Annimac Consultants Annimac Consultants- Futurist Anni Macbeth provides seminars, workshops, keynotes, and essays; current and archived newsletters and articles exploring forecasts, ideas about the f… Global Options Global Options- Offers resources related to futures studies, peace studies, systems studies, conflict resolution, and spirituality; essays, course descriptions, course modules and… Futurist.com Futurist.com- Offers keynote speeches, seminars, scenario building and preferred future workshops; site contains many articles on future trends, ideas on business, space, and scie… Future Speak Future Speak- Coordinates requests between organizations and futures speakers and facilitators for lectures, briefings, workshops, and conferences; lists sample forecasts. The Futures-Lab The Futures-Lab- Forecasting and foresight for businesses, emphasizing creativity and the unexpected for purposes of branding, reinvention, and strategic positioning; on-line reso… Global Future Forum Global Future Forum- A fee-based service linking futurists, decision-makers, and business leaders in order to inject foresight into decision-making and expand available foresight … Infinite Futures: Foresight Training and Facilitation Infinite Futures: Foresight Training and Facilitation- Includes futures research-based presentations, essays, course syllabi, research tools, and group process exercises to enhanc… Jim Pinto Jim Pinto- Consultant with expertise in industrial automation offers technology foresight, business strategies, angel investing, and merger and acquisition services; site features… Amber Network - Creative Coaching and Leadership Development Amber Network - Creative Coaching and Leadership Development- Leadership workshops and training programs for businesses and organizations; focused on multiple leadership skills in… Leading Futurists LLC Leading Futurists LLC- Services include research on emerging issues of change, scenario building, keynote speeches, workshops, and strategy formulation; "Insight" essays on future… Karl Albrecht International Karl Albrecht International- Lectures and workshops to improve thinking, leadership, and awareness of emerging change; includes lecture and workshop descriptions, books, videos, a… David Pearce Snyder David Pearce Snyder- Contains current papers, interviews, letters, lecture descriptions, publications, and reprints; each focused on a different change trend. Planet-TECH Associates Planet-TECH Associates- Designs community and policy innovations for social, economic, and environmental progress; creates interactive websites for community learning and decision… Roger Dennis - Technology Strategy and Research Roger Dennis - Technology Strategy and Research- Technological forecasting, research, and strategy services focused on the computer and telecommunications sectors; contact informa… Gray Scott Gray Scott- Futurist, Techno-Philosopher and emerging technology expert. NY, NY. Christensen Associates Management Consultants, Inc. Christensen Associates Management Consultants, Inc.- Offers seminars and workshops in futures research, project management, product development, and manager development. Located i… Prospektiker Prospektiker- Basque futures consulting firm specializing in economic development and local and urban planning using trends-based impact assessment and strategy formation. LongeCity LongeCity- Dedicated to education regarding the prospect of indefinite life extension technologies. Offers forum, chat, frequently asked questions, and articles of interest. AHA (Advanced Human All)) Paradigm Project AHA (Advanced Human All)) Paradigm Project- A mainly internet based community of scientists and researchers of all disciplines that work on a new synthetic paradigm as a foundatio… Immortek: Physical Immortality Community Immortek: Physical Immortality Community- An online network of individuals from around the world supporting physical immortality and life extension ideas. Offers forum, frequently… Flickr: Robots: Technology Pop Culture Flickr: Robots: Technology Pop Culture- Share and discuss the latest tech news (gadgets, robotics, cyborging, futurism) or geek out on robots in pop culture media (film, anime, ma… What's Our Future What's Our Future- Forum established to discuss what our future will be like in several different areas, such as technology, computer, economy, politics, war, and sociology.